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April 24, 2025April 24, 2025

Ghana to Launch Chip-Embedded E-Passports on April 28 for Enhanced Security

Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana – Thursday, April 24, 2025, 10:35 AM GMT – The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that Ghana will commence issuing new chip-embedded electronic passports (e-passports) starting Monday, April 28,

April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Ghana’s Energy Sector Poses Greatest Economic Threat – Finance Minister Ato Forson Warns

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has raised the alarm over the country's energy sector, calling it the single most significant economic risk currently confronting the nation. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) following a detailed session on the

April 20, 2025April 19, 2025

Mahama Unveils Bold Economic Agenda For Ghana

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a bold economic agenda, centered on comprehensive financial sector reforms and a 24-hour economy strategy, aimed at revitalizing Ghana's economy. Speaking at the 2025 Kwahu Business Forum, Mahama outlined a transformative vision for a resilient,

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

Good News for Data Users: Cheaper Bundles on 5 Holidays This Year, Says Communications Minister Sam George

Communications Minister Sam Nartey George has announced that Ghanaians will soon benefit from cheaper and enhanced data bundles on five designated national holidays each year, following a successful agreement reached with telecommunication companies (telcos). Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Tariff Increases Will Cripple Businesses – GUTA Slams PURC

The Ghana Union of Traders’ Association (GUTA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over the recent hikes in electricity and water tariffs, describing the move as poorly justified and out of touch with the harsh economic realities facing

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Julius Debrah Highlights Lack of Guidance as Key Reason for SME Failures in Ghana

Former Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has emphasized that a significant number of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Ghana falter due to insufficient guidance and advisory support. Speaking on the hurdles faced by SMEs, Mr. Debrah pointed out that many

April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

Don’t Blame the IMF for Tariff Increases – Kofi Tonto Challenges Government Narrative

Kofi Tonto, a political aide to former Vice-President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has criticized the current administration and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) for allegedly misleading the public by attributing recent electricity tariff hikes to directives from the International Monetary Fund

April 12, 2025April 11, 2025

China Retaliates, Hikes Tariffs On US Goods To Match 125%

China has announced a significant increase in tariffs on goods imported from the United States, raising the rate to 125%. This follows a previous increase to 84% on Wednesday, April 9th, and now aligns China's tariffs with the current 125% levy

April 11, 2025April 11, 2025

ECG Was Financially Sound When I Left – Former MD Dubik Mahama

Former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has stated that the power distribution company was in a robust and healthy financial position when he stepped down from his leadership role. Reflecting on his time at

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025

Excessive Rent Hikes Demand National Dialogue – John Awuni

John Awuni, Chairman of the Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), is calling for a national conversation on Ghana’s rising rent costs, which he describes as arbitrary and unjustified. Awuni voiced concern over the unregulated nature of rent increases across